Community

The Franklin County Genealogy Society executive board meeting is set for 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 13, at the Research Library at 110 E. Main St. The meeting was cancelled last Friday, Dec. 6, because of inclement weather.

The Shakespeare Club of Mount Vernon met Thursday, November 21 in the home of club president Mary Lou Mowery. The program was a glimpse into the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of Great Britain provided by Tom Wilkerson. For more information, see the December 5 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Members of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon will be hosts for a Women of Faith Christmas live simulcast on Friday, December 6. The event will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Members of the Winfield Volunteer Fire Department are seeking entries for their annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 14 in downtown Winfield. See the November 28 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for information on how you can participate.

The Labutis family had plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. Not only do they have lots of family and friends, but Army Specialist Kenneth Labutis was able to make a trip home to spend the holiday season with his family.

Deadlines to take part in the various activities revolving around the annual Christmas Festival are fast approaching. Registrations for vendor booths, parade entries and chili cooks come to a close next week before the December 7 event.